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Me realizing I'm surrounded by people who put/enjoy pineapple on things it DOESN'T BELONG ON!!
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hey at least you call it ham and not baconham pizza![]()
Thats true, it's similar to colombia, no taxes on foreign earned income, almost everything is more expensive, safer, but 4x slower than colombia, like I consider colombia very laid back and slow paced but Uruguay is 4x slower than colombia. Love the cool weather out here though.Uruguay uses the same "in your face" food labelling as Colombia.
I bet they don't put cheese in everything like the Colombians do.
Thats true, it's similar to colombia, no taxes on foreign earned income, almost everything is more expensive, safer, but 4x slower than colombia, like I consider colombia very laid back and slow paced but Uruguay is 4x slower than colombia. Love the cool weather out here though.
I am guessing you don't sign off on this, almost, poetic answer that Gemini AI gives when asked 'What types of flavour does a pizza with ham and pineapple cover?':![]()
Me realizing I'm surrounded by people who put/enjoy pineapple on things it DOESN'T BELONG ON!!
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The Flavor Symphony of a Ham and Pineapple Pizza: A Culinary Collision of Sweet, Savory, and Tangy
A pizza adorned with ham and pineapple, often controversially known as a Hawaiian pizza, presents a complex and surprisingly harmonious flavor profile that covers a spectrum of tastes, from the sweetness of the tropical fruit to the savory depth of the cured meat, all balanced by the tangy acidity of the tomato base and the creamy richness of the cheese. This combination, while debated by pizza purists, owes its appeal to the interplay of these fundamental tastes and the transformative power of the oven.
At its core, the flavor profile is a study in contrasts. The pineapple, a key player, delivers a burst of sweetness with a distinct tropical and fruity character. When baked, the natural sugars in the pineapple caramelize, intensifying its sweetness and adding a layer of rich, honeyed notes. This sweetness is directly countered by the savory and salty notes of the ham. Depending on the type of ham used, it can also contribute smoky, meaty, and even slightly nutty or earthy undertones. This salty counterpoint to the pineapple's sweetness is a classic culinary pairing that creates a compelling sweet-and-savory dynamic.
The foundation of the pizza introduces further complexity. The tomato sauce provides a crucial element of tanginess and acidity, which cuts through the richness of the other ingredients and prevents the sweetness from becoming overwhelming. The tomatoes themselves, particularly when cooked, also contribute a significant amount of umami, the so-called fifth taste, which adds a savory depth and a moreish quality to the entire pizza.
Melted over the top, the mozzarella cheese brings a creamy and milky flavor, along with its own subtle saltiness. Crucially, as the pizza bakes, both the cheese and the ham undergo the Maillard reaction, a chemical process between amino acids and reducing sugars that is responsible for the browning and development of a vast array of complex and savory flavor compounds. This reaction is what gives the cheese its golden-brown blisters and the edges of the ham their delicious crispness, contributing toasty and roasted notes that enhance the overall savory character of the pizza.
In essence, a slice of ham and pineapple pizza offers a multi-layered flavor experience:
This intricate dance of sweet, savory, tangy, and rich flavors, all enhanced by the transformative heat of the oven, is what makes the combination of ham and pineapple on a pizza a globally recognized, if sometimes polarizing, culinary creation.
- Sweet: Primarily from the caramelized pineapple.
- Savory (Umami): Contributed by the cured ham, the cooked tomato sauce, and the cheese.
- Salty: A key component of the ham.
- Tangy/Acidic: From the tomato sauce, providing balance.
- Smoky and Meaty: Depending on the ham preparation.
- Creamy and Rich: From the melted mozzarella cheese.
- Toasty and Roasted: Developed through the Maillard reaction on the cheese and ham.
I am guessing you don't sign off on this, almost, poetic answer that Gemini AI gives when asked 'What types of flavour does a pizza with ham and pineapple cover?':
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Is that a pear for the snout?In the uk we make a pineapple and cheese hedgehog at birthday parties.
It’s a thing.
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This is artIn the uk we make a pineapple and cheese hedgehog at birthday parties.
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I loooooove pineapple! Years ago I saw one of Jamie Oliver's TV episodes where he made a pineapple curry, I was so sceptical but tried it and it was amazing!You just reminded me that there's now a food truck in my town, and I should pay them another visit today...before this next thunderstorm hits. Two weeks ago when I'd arrived back home (after doing some stargazing and spotting The Milky Way in Montauk, NY)...I walked right over to the food truck to check them out. I bought some Hawaiian tacos that were delicious! I get excited now when I see the word "Hawaiian" on a menu, because Iooooove pineapple!Last month I went to one of our monthly after-work "Happy Hours" at a bar/restaurant, and the place had a Hawaiian burger that was really good!
Could it be Jamie Oliver's Keralan Veggie Curry (with Pineapple)I loooooove pineapple! Years ago I saw one of Jamie Oliver's TV episodes where he made a pineapple curry, I was so sceptical but tried it and it was amazing!
I'll have to see if I can track down that recipe now![]()
I don't remember it having cauliflower, but maybe? I'll see if I wrote the recipe down somewhere, or at least bookmarked it in my faves.
300g? it's kind of a normal size here, (like it's the large size but you find them everywhere).Look at these massive bars sold in Uruguay it's like an entire pack of oreos squished into a bar then covered in chocolate.
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Edit: I feel like I've seen this brand in other countries too so doubt it's unique to Uruguay.
I wonder if that's what they call the size tooEXCESO everything!!![]()
Not that I know of, Uruguay is a go to bed late wake up late kind of country so I've never eaten breakfast with a local. I assume they either don't eat breakfast or eat something quick as I've never seen a breakfast place.I bet they don't put cheese in everything like the Colombians do.
@_@ I can barely finish half300g? it's kind of a normal size here, (like it's the large size but you find them everywhere).
By a normal size I dont mean the one that's most often bought, just it's available everywhere, even most gas stations I have been to have bars that size@_@ I can barely finish half
I bet they don't put cheese in everything like the Colombians do.
Hmm that recipe is proving hard to track down.I loooooove pineapple! Years ago I saw one of Jamie Oliver's TV episodes where he made a pineapple curry, I was so sceptical but tried it and it was amazing!
I'll have to see if I can track down that recipe now![]()
I don't remember it having cauliflower, but maybe? I'll see if I wrote the recipe down somewhere, or at least bookmarked it in my faves.
And I'll probably try that recipe too, looks good!
Winter here (I went ice-skating earlier this week) so as an ex-pat Brit I always enjoy making Sunday roasts.Cauliflower cheese ftw. On a roast. On a Sunday.
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Winter here (I went ice-skating earlier this week) so as an ex-pat Brit I always enjoy making Sunday roasts.
Planning pork with crackling and homemade apple sauce this weekend. Cauli cheese would go well with that!![]()